martes, 30 de diciembre de 2014

Over the past few years, the availability of point-of-care (POC) drug testing has grown exponentially. POC testing has provided medical professionals the ability to obtain an accurate test result within minutes of specimen collection outside of a clinical laboratory. There has been a number of drug tests that have come and gone, but the best ones stand the test of time. One of those testing devices is the Integrated E-Z Split Key Cup. What makes this test stand out the most? It’s hard to say with all the features and options available. That’s why we’d like to take this time to explain this sophisticated device to you in great detail so you can make a better judgment for yourself.

As a quick glance-over, some of the attractive features include how it can screen for 3 to 12 different drugs of abuse (depending on your needs), the unique key activator that lets you begin testing at your convenience, a reserved split-specimen in case you need to have additional confirmation testing, and the fast test results in under 5 minutes. Not only will you get a reduction in turnaround time with this test, you can also clearly see the specimen and its temperature strip. Depending on the configuration, you may be able to get it CLIA Waived and you can choose to have an integrated adulterations test to check for Creatinine (CR), Glutaraldehyde (GL), Nitrate (NI), Oxidants/PCC (OX), ph (PH), Specific Gravity (SG). On top of all that, they are FDA 510(k) Cleared!

The Integrated E-Z Split Key Cup is, without a doubt, a very durable and tough device that would be great for transporting the specimen from one place to another. It’s designed for convenience, making it the perfect test for both men and women to use. With its two separate chambers made of a hard plastic and a hinged, leak-proof lid, the design prevents donor manipulation and the tester doesn’t have any contact with the specimen because there is no dipping, tilting, or touching. You could think of it as the drug test made to fit around your convenience with a shelf-life of up to 24 months! Now reading all that may sound like using the E-Z Split Key Cup is a bit intricate, but it’s quite the opposite. Basically, all you have to do is:

Collect the specimen and snap the test lid shut (you will hear a loud “click” sound)

Technician then dates and initials the security seal before attaching it over the closed lid

Place the testing device onto a flat surface to obtain the most accurate result possible

Insert the key (provided on the lid) into the hole on the side, then turn to activate the test

Finally, peel off the label to reveal the results (and specimen validity if available)

See, it’s that easy and when you’re finished, the results can easily be photocopied for patient records and reporting procedures to compare with any discrepancies or inconsistencies that may arise in the future. The results are generally visible, especially if the urine test results come back negative for drug abuse. The important thing to remember is that should the test results show a false-positive or false-negative result, the urine sample remaining can be poured into a new cup for retesting. This testing device can detect up to twelve commonly abused drugs:

Amphetamine (AMP = 1,000 ng/mL or AMP 300 = 300ng/mL)

Barbiturates (BAR = 300ng/mL)

Benzodiazepines (BZO = 300ng/mL

Buprenorphine (BUP = 10ng/mL

Cocaine (COC = 300 ng/mL or COC 150 = 150 ng/mL)

Ecstasy (MDMA = 500 ng/mL)

Marijuana (THC = 50ng/mL)

Methadone (MTD = 300 ng/mL)

Methamphetamine (mAMP = 1,000 ng/mL or mAMP 500 = 500 ng/mL)

Opiates (MOP = 300 ng/mL or OPI = 2,000 ng/mL)

Oxycodone (OXY = 100 ng/mL)

Propoxyphene (PPX = 300 ng/mL)

Phencyclidine (PCP = 25ng/mL)

Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA 1,000 ng/mL)

Just so you know, the cutoff levels are standardized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, also known as SAMHSA. When you see the results, they will have either a single line or no line at all. You should always check for a line in the control section (C) before looking at the rest. If a line appears, then the test was successfully completed. Now you can move onto the next box (T) to see if it shows a line (negative) or if the line is left blank (positive). Even if a faint line appears in the test section (most cases THC), it’s still a valid line and means negative.

It’s important to know the frequently used adulterants. Many abusers believe that if they use certain house hold or proprietary chemicals to alter drug screen results, it will help them pass a drug test. The truth is that the only way to actually pass a drug test is to stay clean. Another important thing to remember is that many of these chemicals have similar ingredients, although they differ in the amount. Some examples used to “cheat” a drug test are liquid soap, sterile eye drops, powdered bleach, acetic acid, gluteraldehyde, and sodium nitrate. Many of these tricks are detected as adulterants by the Integrated E-Z Split Key Cup, should you choose that option.

The Integrated E-Z Split Key Cup is favored heavily by care facilities, rehabilitation facilities, and specialized clinics (particularly those that deal with pain management) along with emergency departments in hospitals. A big reason for that is because these tests have the option of being CLIA Waived. Under CLIA regulation, they define a laboratory as “a facility that performs testing on materials derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information for diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or assessment of the health of, human beings”. In order to be considered as “CLIA Waived”, a facility has to commit to several things, such as:

Enroll in the CLIA program by obtaining a certificate

Pay the certificate fee every two years

Follow the manufacturers’ instructions for the waived tests you are performing

Notify your state agency of any changes is ownership, name, address, or director within 30 days, or if you wish to add tests that are more complex; and

Permit inspections by a CMS agent, such as a surveyor from your state agency. However, your laboratory is not subject to a routine survey or inspection.

Granted, someone has to pay for the drug testing procedure, but who foots the bill for it? This is where some employers get confused and try to put off drug testing as long as possible. If you are already CLIA Waived, then know about the reimbursements available. That will definitely knock off some of the tab for you, if you qualify. For those employers who don’t qualify, no need to be worried. The best part about drug testing is that it doesn’t have to be expensive, especially when it comes to the Integrated E-Z Split Key Cup. You won’t find any more convenient, user friendly and cost effective POC device.

According to SAMHSA, an employer normally pays for a drug test. This also including the time spent having a required drug test since it’s generally considered hours worked (and thus compensable time) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regulation, for employees who are covered by the Act. If you are in the transportation industry, looks like the employer pays the cost. According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), “the employer is responsible to make sure that the Medical Review Officer (MRO), first laboratory, and second laboratory perform the functions in a timely manner once the employee has made a timely request.”

As an employer, if you ask the employee to pay for some or all of the cost of testing, and the employee is either unwilling or unable to do so, you must ensure that the test takes place even if you have to pay for it yourself. Here at Rapid Detect, we’ll save you money and help make ever dollar count. No matter if you order the Integrated E-Z Split Key Cup from us at our regular price or when we have it on sale, when you place your order, you will get:

Enroll in the CLIA program by obtaining a certificate

Pay the certificate fee every two years

Follow the manufacturers’ instructions for the waived tests you are performing

Notify your state agency of any changes is ownership, name, address, or director within 30 days, or if you wish to add tests that are more complex; and

Permit inspections by a CMS agent, such as a surveyor from your state agency. However, your laboratory is not subject to a routine survey or inspection.

The Integrated E-Z Split Key Cup is a drug test like no other, unique in its own way. It is for in vitro diagnostic use only and includes several features that will make taking a urine test a breeze. If you have questions about this or any of our other products, please feel free to contact one of our friendly knowledgeable sales consultants by calling (888) 404-0020 weekdays between 8am to 4pm or send an email to sales@rapiddetect.com anytime. They’ll be more than happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have with all of the products we sell.

We, at Rapid Detect, Inc, are coming up on our 13th year in business. Over that time, we aim to bring you the best quality of drug and alcohol testing, the best in customer service, and the most reliable dependable service in the industry. We also know how much you’ve appreciated our service to your needs by becoming a repeat costumer. For that, we are grateful.

During that whole time, we’ve listen to our customer’s comments and concerns over new drug and alcohol abuses. We understand your worry when it comes to the improper use of prescription medication(s), home-cooked methods of illicit drugs, deceitful use of alcohol, and tobacco use where it’s banned. It can be frightening at times and end up costing you more money than you could realize.

In response, we’ve created several different ways you can stay connected with us at your convenience. Like us, social media has come a long way and we know a lot of you take advantage of it similar to the way we do. We share useful information across all of the social media platforms we use. For example:

Rapid Detect Facebook – Did you know we have a Facebook page? We invite you to “like” our page, comment on some of the links, or share some of your concerns with us.

Rapid Detect Twitter – Similar to the information we provide on Facebook, you’ll see on our Twitter page. You’ll also be able to re-tweet some of our tweets to share with your followers. Don’t forget to “follow” us!

Rapid Detect Pinterest – There’s where you mind find a few “Pinterest-ing” things about our products and any specials we may currently have available. Keep us pinned so you can always see the products we have to offer.

Rapid Detect Google+ – Add us to your circle of friends, businesses, or acquaintances. Either option, it’s a great way to stay informed and to share your comments or concerns about what we have to offer.

Rapid Detect LinkedIn – Are you following us yet? Maybe you should! Our LinkIn page is up and running. We share the same information on there as we do for our Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ pages so you won’t miss anything if you prefer using this platform.

Rapid Detect YouTube – Our channel is where we share all our instructional videos about the products we offer so you’ll know how to use them properly. We don’t want you to make a mistake on any of the tests that you purchase from us, so we are willing to show you how it’s done correctly in step-by-step videos at no extra cost!

Rapid Detect Blog – For those of you who don’t use social media as much, we’ve created our blog to help keep you informed with up-to-date information about current drug trends and topics. The information we share on our blog is backed by the research from top medical professionals and specialists from all over the world. We keep an eye on what’s happening and pass that knowledge onto you via our blog. If you find the information on our blog useful, then why not share it with your website visitors?

We get asked on occasion about certain types of drugs, mostly by those who aren’t familiar with their “street slang” terminology. For example, if you were in a crowd of people and overheard someone say they partied with “E” last night, would you know what they meant? Would you know if they said “Eve” or “Adam”? Believe it or not, those three names are street slang for Ecstasy (MDMA). You can read about it and learn more by using our Drug Abbreviations List.

When it comes to Customer Support, ours is second to none! We’ve been known to go that extra mile for our client’s satisfaction. Some of our clients have been with us since the beginning and we hope to continue serving them as we get newer ones in the future. For more information on our store policies and procedures, we ask that you visit our customer support section located under “Store Directory” on the left side of our site.

Remember, if your business needs affordable, reliable drug and alcohol screening, Rapid Detect, Inc is here for you. We work hard to bring you the best and will continue to bring it to you at the lowest prices around. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our friendly knowledgeable customer representatives by calling (888) 404-0020 weekdays 8am to 4pm CDT or by emailing your concerns to sales@rapiddetect.com anytime.

martes, 23 de diciembre de 2014

We are celebrating 10 successful years in business, this 2012. Rapid drug and alcohol test kits that are accurate and easy to use, with test results in minutes. Rapid Detect takes pride not only in our premium brand name products but also in our friendly and effective customer service.

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